Pillar: Connectivity
32.7% of households in Vidisha fall in the poorest wealth quintile, behind the typical district. 26.1% of women own a house in their name, behind the typical district. The Social Welfare Office administers pensions, aid, and support schemes aimed at this poorest segment.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 61% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Vidisha, which ranks 31 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43 out of 100. It trails the national picture on women who own land at 18.1% and children under five who are stunted at 36.5%. On women with a bank account at 78.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Social Welfare Office in Vidisha are in the Vidisha district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Vidisha youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.